Sony producing 1:1 sword-fighting game using Eyetoy

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The most coveted action in video games right now seems to be sword fighting. Not just sword fighting, but wielding your sword, and having to fight baddies 1:1. It’s the reason LucasArts is promoting their new Wii title, Lightsaber Duels, so much, and why Nintendo produced the Wii Motionplus. So, it’s not too surprising that Sony is now getting in on the action.

Utilizing the under-used EyeToy, a new title called Hero puts the sword firmly in the gamer’s hands. More specifically, it’s a green, foam sword. But, you really do swing it around in order to fight the on-screen enemies, and that’s sure to be popular. The game is your basic medieval first-person hack n’ slash, with black knights, dragons, and vegetable-throwing peasants. Clearly Sony is finally taking their EyeToy seriously. Up until now, the only titles available for it were gimmicky and aimed more toward the younger audience. This title, while still seemingly limited, at least could be played by a larger audience.

While it sounds like it has Nintendo beat to the 1:1 punch, the technology is not without its downfalls. For instance, the Wiimote is able to register your position in three dimensions, meaning that when Wii Sports Resort is released, you’ll have to move in every direction. Sony’s EyeToy can only register two dimensions, limiting its abilities.